Description
These buttery shortbread cookies are topped with a smooth layer of melted caramel and finished with rich, glossy chocolate—just like the Twix candy bar, but homemade and even better. Perfect for parties, holidays, or when you’re craving a sweet, candy-bar-style cookie!
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Cookies:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Layer:
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1 cup soft caramel candies (about 20-25 unwrapped caramels)
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2 tbsp heavy cream
For the Chocolate Topping:
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Make the Shortbread Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
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Mix in vanilla extract.
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Add flour and salt, mixing until soft dough forms.
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Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch rounds.
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Place on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
2. Make the Caramel Layer
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Spoon caramel onto each cookie and spread evenly. Let set for 5–10 minutes.
3. Make the Chocolate Topping
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Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until glossy and smooth.
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Spoon or drizzle chocolate over caramel layer.
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Let cookies set at room temperature or chill for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Notes
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Want extra caramel? Double the caramel for a thicker layer.
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Swap milk chocolate with dark or semi-sweet for a richer taste.
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
